British Open Championships Is ‘Open’ Again To All Players
by Scarlett Smith
London, Wednesday 22nd February, 2012: England Squash & Racketball today announces the dates for six pre-qualification tournaments in the run up to the 2012 Allam British Open, London Piazza, O2 Arena in May.
In the truest spirit of an ‘Open’ event, the pre-qualifying tournaments for both the men’s and women’s draw take the British Open back to its roots and rekindle the prospect that absolutely any player, professional or amateur could win this historic Championship.
Providing an opportunity for club and county level players to become a part of the Allam British Open, the winner of each event will progress into the main event qualification draw alongside world ranked players from the PSA and WSA world tours, from which the top eight players will join the world’s leading players in the Allam British Open Championships.
Given the return to London of the Allam British Open, the pre-qualification initiative is being heavily supported by county squash associations and clubs in the London and South East, dates and venues are:
21-22 April: The Connaught Club, Essex Men’s & Women’s Draws
21-22 April: The Parklangley Club, Kent Men’s Draw
28-29 April: K2 Leisure Centre, Sussex Men’s & Women’s Draws
28-29 April: Finchley Manor Squash Club, Middlesex Men’s Draw
Entries are now open and can be made via the official website: www.britishopensquash.net
Paul Fennell, Regional Development Manager for England Squash & Racketball commented; “I am delighted that, the Allam British Open is being thrown open to regular players with pre-qualifying tournaments. There are some very talented club and county players, for whom these events will be an exciting opportunity.”
Mike Burchell, Chairman, Kent Squash & Racketball Association said; “I’m pleased that we will be able to welcome one of the British Open Pre-Qualification tournaments to Kent, showcasing some of the nation’s top players at Park Langley, one of the county’s premier clubs. It’s great that Kent’s best players will have the opportunity to enter this historic tournament, and have a chance to compete against the top professionals.”
